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Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad at micro1
Researchers, including recent graduates, write original multi-step question-and-answer pairs meant to challenge advanced AI models. Each answer must be backed by triangulated sources and citations. Contributors test questions against models, adjust difficulty from the results, and revise after reviewer input. Any academic or professional background is welcome if research and writing skills are strong.
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What you would do
- Write original, difficult question-and-answer pairs across diverse subjects
- Research answers across several sources and cite them
- Create multi-step questions that need synthesis and analytical reasoning
- Test questions on AI models, then adjust difficulty and refine after review
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: proven ability to research independently and judge information from multiple sources
- Preferred: precise written English; fluency is required but need not be your first language
- Preferred: skill at writing nuanced, well-structured questions
- Preferred: self-direction and reliability in remote, independent work
- Preferred: earlier AI training, evaluation or content work (a plus)
Suits people who have strong research and writing skills, including recent graduates, and like probing the limits of AI models.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Evaluation Specialists/Recent Grads to contribute to a high-impact project for a customer at the frontier of artificial intelligence. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Develop original, challenging question-and-answer pairs that test the limits of advanced AI models across diverse subjects.
- Conduct in-depth research, applying rigorous source triangulation to ensure each answer is accurate, comprehensive, and well-documented.
- Create multi-step questions that require synthesis and analytical reasoning - not just single-source lookups.
- Test your questions against AI models, analyze outcomes, and iterate to increase or adjust difficulty as needed.
- Document your research process, providing clear citations and logical explanations for each answer.
- Refine content based on reviewer input and maintain alignment with project guidelines and quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to conduct thorough, independent research and critically evaluate information from multiple sources.
- Exceptional attention to detail and written precision in English (fluency required, but it does not need to be your first language).
- Talent for crafting nuanced and well-structured questions that probe deep understanding.
- Strong self-direction, reliability, and accountability in remote, independent project work.
- Interest in cutting-edge AI and a passion for testing the boundaries of current model capabilities.
- Prior experience in AI training, evaluation, or content creation is a plus, but not required.
- Open to recent graduates, advanced-degree holders, and individuals from any academic or professional background with demonstrated research and writing expertise.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Evaluation listings reward careful reading and consistent judgment. Practice explaining why one answer is better than another in a sentence or two.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does an evaluation specialist do?
In micro1's Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad role, you write original, multi-step question-and-answer pairs meant to challenge advanced AI models, and back each answer with triangulated sources and citations. You test your questions against models, adjust difficulty based on the results, and revise after reviewer feedback. Pay is per task that meets specifications, with a minimum number of tasks required each week.
How much does the Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. It describes pay this way: paid per approved task,. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Evaluation Specialist/Recent Grad role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other evaluation and general experts roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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